Direct Support Professional (DD Residential)

New Horizons Behavioral Health; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

New Horizons Behavioral Health is hiring a Direct Support Professional for a 40-hour week in a DD Residential program. The program operates 24/7; shifts may include weekends and holidays. Salary is $33,072 per year, with duties including resident care, documentation, and maintaining a safe environment.

Applicants must have a HS diploma/GED and an insured vehicle for transport. Experience with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be able to transport and have an insured vehicle.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents in a residential setting or group home under supervision.
• Regulate, document, and report resident behavior/progress ongoingly.
• Maintain a clean, healthy, safe environment; assist with meals, bathing, and ambulation.

Skills

Experience with DD

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DD Residential)

Program Name: DDResidential

Works with the following population: Male and female individuals with developmental disabilities.

Days & Time: This position will work 40 hours a week. This program stays open 24/7, and shifts may work weekends and holidays.

Pay: $33,072 per year

Job Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, cares for residents in a residential environment or in a group home. The Client Support Worker regulates, documents, and reports resident behavior/progress on an ongoing basis. Employee maintains a clean, healthy and safe environment. Duties may also include meal preparation, bathing, and ambulation.

Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED. Must submit proof with application. Must possess any combination of training and experience that has allowed the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with individuals with mental disabilities and/or addictive diseases. Applicant must have an insured vehicle available for work; as well as a clean Motor Vehicle Report, as transporting is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

New Horizons Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, age sex, religion, or disability. Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background check and the drug screen.